ALBANY – Here is some food for thought – the price of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner saw a modest uptick from last year’s meal, according to the New York Farm Bureau.
The average total price, which includes a 16-pound turkey and other common items found on a holiday dinner table, is $52.59, a 1.7 percent increase over last year.
Turkey prices are about $1.46 per pound in the state, which is about five cents per pound over last year’s average price in the informal survey. The price is slightly below the national average of $1.50 per pound.
The New York numbers revealed small price increases in several categories including whipped cream, Libby’s Pumpkin Pie Mix, fresh cranberries, and a veggie tray. The most noticeable decrease is for sweet potatoes.
| Market Basket Survey Comparison | 2021 Average Price | 2020 Average Price |
| Frozen, Self-Basting Turkey 16 lb. | $23.28 | $22.56 |
| Herb-seasoned cube stuffing 14oz. | $2.29 | $2.84 |
| Enriched Brown & Serve Rolls 12 oz./12 per pkg. | $3.05 | $3.09 |
| Gallon of Whole Milk | $3.42 | $3.40 |
| Frozen Green Peas 16oz. pkg. | $1.34 | $1.34 |
| Libby’s Pumpkin Pie Mix 30oz. can | $3.69 | $3.38 |
| 9 in. frozen pie shell | $2.89 | $2.75 |
| Whipping Cream ½ pint carton | $2.00 | $1.77 |
| Carrot/Celery Veggie Tray | $.99 | $.87 |
| Sweet Potatoes 3 lb. | $3.19 | $3.72 |
| Package of Fresh Cranberries | $3.00 | $2.90 |
| Miscellaneous Ingredients | $3.45 | $3.09 |
| Classic Thanksgiving Total | $52.59 | $51.71 |
| Half Bone-in Ham, 4 lbs. | $9.89 | $10.52 |
| Russet Potatoes, 5 lb. bag | $3.35 | $3.28 |
| Frozen Green Beans, 16 oz. pkg | $1.48 | $1.28 |
| Expanded Dinner Total Price | $67.31 | $66.79 |
